The Trump administration has formally taken control of the White House press pool, removing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) from its longstanding role of managing access to presidential events. This change is designed to diversify media representation and reduce what the administration sees as an entrenched monopoly by mainstream Washington journalists.
The FBI arrested 21-year-old Seth "Andrea" Gregori in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 24, 2025, for allegedly plotting a violent ambush on local police officers. Authorities say Gregori aimed to replicate the 2016 Dallas attack that left five officers dead. The arrest followed an extensive investigation, including informant reports and digital evidence, which led to swift law enforcement action.
President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to attend the inaugural Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Musk's participation, highlighting his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move underscores the administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and reducing federal expenditures.
On February 25, 2025, Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, a bill aimed at preventing American taxpayer funds from inadvertently benefiting terrorist organizations, particularly the Taliban in Afghanistan. The legislation comes in response to reports that U.S. foreign aid continues to flow into Taliban-controlled territories, despite previous efforts to restrict such funding.
Recent reports suggest that intelligence officials are working to undermine Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard from within the intelligence community. According to leaked communications, officials from the National Security Agency (NSA), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the United States Space Command have allegedly engaged in discussions to discredit Gabbard, labeling her a "Russian asset," "fervently anti-queer," and a member of the "MAGA cult." These revelations raise concerns about internal biases within the intelligence agencies tasked with safeguarding national security.
On February 25, 2025, Texas rancher Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, 74, was killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his property in Tamaulipas, Mexico, just south of Brownsville, Texas. The explosion also claimed the life of Horacio Lopez Peña and injured Saldierna’s wife, Ninfa Griselda Ortega. Authorities suspect the attack was carried out by a Mexican drug cartel, raising concerns about the increasing use of explosive devices by organized crime near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce a mandatory registry for illegal aliens residing in the United States, marking a major shift in immigration enforcement policy. Under the proposed plan, all illegal immigrants aged 14 and older would be required to submit personal information, including fingerprints and home addresses, to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $5,000 and up to six months in jail.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to deliver its findings on February 25, 2025, regarding billionaire George Soros' acquisition of over 200 Audacy radio stations across the United States. The briefing, led by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, will take place in a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers from the Republican Study Committee (RSC). The investigation focuses on concerns that Soros' influence over local media could shape political narratives, as well as the potential irregularities in the expedited approval process of the deal.
In a narrow 217-215 vote, the House of Representatives approved a budget resolution that includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, significant increases in defense and border security funding, and $2 trillion in spending reductions over the next decade. The bill represents a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, aiming to stimulate growth while curbing federal waste. All Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), opposed the measure, citing concerns about its impact on the national deficit.
The Maine House of Representatives voted 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Representative Laurel Libby after she spoke out against a transgender athlete competing in a girls' high school pole vault event. The censure bars Libby from speaking on the House floor or casting votes until she issues an apology—something she has refused to do, stating she will not back down from defending fairness in women’s sports.
